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WG52 ACE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,112 mi
Last recorded114,112 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 ACE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 114,112 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively OSF and NSR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 104,216 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,138 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,721 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 81,034 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 74,081 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 70,128 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 64,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 64,529 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 58,014 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,096 miles

Front slight smear front wipers

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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WG52 ACE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG52 ACE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG52 ACE registered?

WG52 ACE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is WG52 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG52 ACE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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